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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
ssThe PhiIOSonhy of Anarehy .,

CHICAGO, Dec 19.-A. R. Parsons book, "The Philosophy of Anarchism," has been issued in bright reddish colors. One chapter brings out some new points in regard to the tlial of the Anarchists. It appears that Lawyer Foster and Capt. Black were funda- mentally tat variance as to the method of cond ucting the case, but that Foster carried the day in the councils, and had his way in court. Aside from this piquant feature, the book, as foreshadowed by the few pages given out some time ago, is wholly devoted to the exposition of the authors peculiar so- cial views Instead of being issued by some business firm, as at first intended, it is pub lished by his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Seven Victims in All,

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 19.-The total number of deaths from the explosion at the electric light works on Friday is seven. One was Walter Embrec, the superintendent, and another was David O. Taylor, clerk of the court. There was also girl walking on the street, and the others were laborers. There were six others more less injured. The company has decided to restore the property and in ten days will be lighting the town. They have contributed to the funeral expenses of the dead men. A town meeting was held and $50 was contributed to the support of the dead mems families. A con- mittee was appointed to collect funds for their support until spring. The town is lighted by people leaving their window shut ters open and lamps in the windows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
MURDER IN THE NAME OF RELIGION.
A Negro Woman Offers Herself as a Sacri-
 flee to Superstitiou.

flee to Superstition.
 SELMA, Ala, Dec. 19.-William W. Jor- dan, faith doctor, has been living in Selma for the past twelve months, and has in that time acquired great influence over the negroes, whom he told that he had come to redeem the Jews. He arranged for a pass over feast at the house of two negro women in the outskirts of the city yesterday, and told them that sacrifice was necessary. Frances Driver said she was willing to offer herself as sacrifice, and laid her head on the table. borden thereupon took a sword and struck her several blows on the neck and stabbed her a number of times, killing her instantly. The body was then dragged out into the street by the two other women.
 A white woman witnessed the affair and gave the alarm. Police Officer Payne, after a hard struggle, succeeded in overpowering Jordan, and with the aid of several other officers conveyed him to the city prison. The two negroes who were present at the feast have also been arrested. The negroes are greatly excited over the murder, and there are threats of lynching, but the police have strong guard at the city prison and ,say that they will be able to prevent mob violence
 Chief of Police Rosser says that Jordan is unquestionably crazy. The murderer has a brother living at Shreveport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Ryan May Challenge Kilrain.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Dec. 19.-John Don aldson is in receipt of a letter from Paddy Ryan, who is now in California, asking if there would be any prospect of getting on a fight with Cardiff if he should come to Min neapolis on his way east. In his letter Ryan says that if Kilrain bests Smith for the worlds championship he proposes to chal- lenge him for a fight to finish for the champ!onship and for from $5,OOO to $1O,OOO side stake money. Ryan claims to be the next best man to Sullivan in America Car diff has not yet made up his mind whether he will meet Ryan or not. It is quite prob able, however, that a twelve or fifteen round contest, with small gloves, will be arranged to take place at the Washington rink in .JanuarY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Murdered in the Wild West.

M1DDLETowN, N. Y., Dec. 19.-News has just been received of the murder on Wednes- day last in Kansas of young Samuel Eek ert, Jr., whose parents reside in Eilenville He went some months ago to Texas, and traved through the state and the Indian territory in the sewing machine business. About four weeks ago his partner awoy with the firms outfit of hors s, wagon and machines and young Eckert thereupon de cided to quit the business, and seek his fortune further west. The report now comes that @ was the aggressor in shoot ing affray with cowboy named Thom as Dunn. As he was of quiet and inoffensive disposition, his friends believe him to have been the victim of foul assassination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Detecting an Enemy'S Presence.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec 19.-Daniel Draw baugh, who resides near here and whose claim to having invented the telephone, will be shortly passed upon by the supreme court of the United States, is now at work on an invention which, he says, will be useful in time of war, either on land or sea. It is an electrical contrivance, by which the pres ence of large bodies of troops on land or ships on the water can be detected within a distance of ten miles, A general with this new contrivance in his tent can tell by its peculiar motion if the enemy is near and prepare to give him a warm reception. A commander of a war vessel can also tell the approach of any vessel, hostile or otherwise, the resistance of the water on the approach ing vessel causing sufficient friction to estab- lish a current that will cause the indicator to sound the alarm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

\ meeting will be held in Danbury early in January, at which it is proposed to, CT ganize a base ball league composed of clubs from Newburg, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Danbury, Waterbury Hartford, New Haven and some other town. J. Howard Taylor, president of the Eastern league, has charge of the matter.
 Before the Pittsburg club could get Morris to put his signature to a Brother hood contract for the season of 1888 they paid him his salary in full for the 20 days he was suspended last season.
 Jim Mutrie said when he was in Boston that he had forbidden Crane and Keefe pitching this winter in Frisco. They keep right on just the same.
 Catcher Grant Briggs objects to the state ment of a Danbury correspondent that he (Briggs) is travelling about spending his advance money before settling down for the winter bursted." Briggs says he is not travelling around and isn't broke. He thinks it would become the Danbury people better to pay him what they promised than make mean remarks about him.
 A hot game of polo may be expected at the rink tonight. The Wate-burys and Bridgeports are both st1uyg ing for tail end honors and will wage a fierce battle.
 Manager Sands of Meriden hunted high and low through Massachusetts, but failed to find any desirable polo material.
 Roger Connor received $50 for his long hit over the fence, in California.
 The play in the Hartford pool tourna- ment tonight will be between Murphy and Leary, and the game will be of special in terest because the men stand even, and whichever wins will pLly the final series with Sanderson to settle the question of first and second place.
 The Star says that Keefe is suffering with a lame arm caused by a severe cold, and Connor and Herman are disgusted with the trip to California
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
STRANDED ON NEW JERSEYS COAST.
The Bark Scotland was Warned of Alp preaching Disaster by Seven Crews.

preaching Disaster by Seven Crews.
 SEA G1Rr, N J., Dec. 19.-It was little after 10 o'clock Saturday night when Patrol man William Van Brunt, of Life Saving station Mo- 9, thought he saw vessel mak- ing toward shore. He immediately in- formed his station, and warning signals were shot off to warn the vessel of her danger. They did not seem to heed the slg- nals, for in less than ten minutes the ves- sel had struck shcre about half mile from Station Mo- and immediately in front of the Beach house. The apparatus from the station was soon hauled to the scene of the wreck and a life line shot to the boat. On account of the darkness the line had to be fired three times before it reached her. In the morning the life line was made fast to tine vessels spars and the brooches buoy, with Capt. R. F. Longstreet, of Station No. 9 in it, was hauled out The vessel proved to be the bark Scotland, of Nova Scotia, from Liverpool to New York The crew of 200 men were immediately taken off, as well as two ladies, one daughter of the captain and the other Miss Mary Seymour, of Whitestone, L. l. The vessel may be saved.
 Capt. Munroe, when seen by reporter, said he left Liverpool Nov. 15, and had pleasant weather until Saturday night. Soon after dark he went to the cabin, leav- lLS Cuo Lldlc III CAoI "AoA oANSA" oO use the lead for sounding so as to keep off shore. In attempting to make tack the boom broke and fell on the wheel, thereby c'ogging it. Before it could be removed and the vessels course changed she struck shore. "When we were about fifteen days out from Liverpool" said the captain, "a flock of seven black crows flew into our cabin and remained there all day The ladies were much frightened and said it was an ill omen. but as have been on the ocean for forty-tbree years, paid little attention to it. l am satisfied now that the girls were right, and will in future keep my eye on back crows"
 While the crew of this station were busy looking after the wreck the crew of the station at Barnegat had their hands full in rescuing the crew of the schooner Lena M. Cottingham, which had struck shore about the same time. The Cottingham will prove a total loss The crew were all rescued by the use of the brooches buoy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
FIRST SNOW OF THE SEASON.
It Falls to the Depth of Eight Inches an
 Makes Fair Sleighing.

With the approach of the winter solstice comes the first indication of winter. It took the people by surprise and came at night. The first furry of snow occurred at 5 o'clock Saturday evening and two hours later there was another. At mid night it commenced to put in some solid work and the few who were out at that time saw evidence of winter and the many made the discovery when they crawled sleep lily from their beds Sunday morning. The sky was still overcast and it tried hard all day to augment the snow fall, but without success and during the night the clouds passed away and the sun rose this morning to find the earth robbed in mantle of white eight inches thick. Sleighs were immedi- ately pulled out and dusted of, but the sur face of the streets is in such a rough con- dition that the sleighIng is only fair. In the city it does not cut through but the hubs jolt one so that it is to-day no pleas ure, except for the novelty it may afford, and it is probable that many will put up with the jolting and take ride. On the hills the snow is somewhat drifted and there are many bare places.
 The sudden storm made the livery men and teamsters hustle to get their horses sharpened and the blacksmiths were kept busy yesterday and to day equipping shoes with steel spurs to give the animals a foot hold on the slippery surface of the street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
MT. James F. Foster Chosen as the First
 President of the New Organization.

MT. James F. Foster Chosen as the First
 President of the New Organization.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-At the convention of Republican clubs on Saturday plans were adopted and the National Republican league formally organized. There was short con- test for the presidency of the league. MT. Dapew, the first choice of the New York delegates, wrote letter saying his business engagements would not permit him to accept the position. The nominees for the position were James P. Foster, of New York; Gen Nathan Golf, of West Virginia, and Col. Snowden, of Philadelphia. Messrs. Golf and Foster was unanimously chosen.
 An attempt was made to bring forward the resolution condemning the elevation ot Secretary Lamar, just before the final ad- journment was killed by chorus of ''Noes 2
 It was ''the Deacon," as MT. Foster is called, who conceived the idea of organizing all Republican campaign clubs into a National league, and his election as its first president gives great pleasure to the party workers in the city organization of which he is the head.
 The Republican clubs of this state have or ganized state league and elected the fol lowing officers: President, R. R. Hofford, of Erie county; presidents, Richard Bright, of Oneida county; E. A. McAlpin, of West chester county, and w. R Wood, of St. Lawrence county; secretary, James S. Leh- maier, of New York county; treasurer, George Kenneth, of Kings county. A state executive committee of twenty-four mem bers was also chosen. FE
 The executive committee of the National Republican league, with whom was left the nomination of the treasurer and secretary ot the National league by the convention, met Saturday evening at the rooms of the loca! club and appointed a subcommittee of foul t. name these officers. The ssub-committe, agreed to leave the choice of a secretary t. MT. Foster, president of the National league. It will decide on the treasurer later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
NELLIE soUTHwIcNs SAD DEATH

She Committed Suicide Because Her
 Lover Would Not Forgive Her.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-A young and pretty girl named Nellie Southwick, left her child hoods home in Seneca Falls about five years ago. She came to this city and soon pro- cured employment as a seamstress. About year ago she became acquainted with Rob- ert Montgomery, an actor, and subsequent ly went to live with him. A short time ago her supposed husband gave her diamond ring, which she always wore. Last Friday Montgomery missed the trinket from it's ac- customed place, and in answer to his inqui- rits Nellie evaded direct reply, which aroused his anger. He left the house, and when he returned in the evening the quarrel was renewed. Nellie then admitted having pawned the ring in order to procure Chr ist- mas present for Montgomery. This failed to mollify his unreasonable anger, and the girl, thinking she had forfeited the mans love, secured a revolver, and on Saturday morning her lifeless body was found in the yard at the rear of the house with a bullet wound in her breast. Montgomery was ar rested, although there seems to be no doubt that it is case of suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
A REMARKABLE CAREER
DEATH OF THE FAMOUS FEMALE
 BANDIT OF MEXICO.

Woman Who Gained Large Fortune
 by Pillage and Murder-She Worked
 single-Handed - Her Immense Wealth
 Bequeathed to Charities.
 MORALES, Ariz, Dec. 19.-The death is just announced of one of the most remark able women that Mexico has ever produced. Notwithstanding her strange and perilous career, she attained @ ripe old age, and be- came one of the richest women in the repub- lie. This women was Sonora Amastia Rubio de Pascadero. In her early womanhood she devoted her time to robbery, and if half the reports regarding her career are true, it is no wonder that she left a large fortune at her death. One of her notable exploits was a stage robbery in the state of Zacatecas. One night she dressed herself in mems clothing, and mounting a horse rode from San Antonio to tho Zacatecas and Agues Calientes stage road, where she waited in a grove for the south bound stage to pass. As the positions came up she commanded them with revolver in hand to halt, put out their torches and fall to the rear of the coach, which was few yards behind them. She then advanced upon the driver and keeper, who were made to dismount, expecting every moment to be shot from ambush, as she kept saying ''Don't shoot unless they resist"
 The passengers, eight in number, who were inside the stage, were led to believe from the female road agents talk that an armed party was in the brush, and when she camo up and demanded their money, watches and jewelry, they lost no time in obeying her. She then bade the passengers good night, and, after admonishing them not to move for half an hour, disappeared in the grove. During her career she killed great many men, and for many years was terror to the people of Sinaloa, Jalisco and Sonora. Gov ernment troops and state troops chased her, but could never entrap her. It was said that the reason she gave for adopting such mode of life was the murder by Federal troops of her intended husband years ago, when she was in her teens. She then made a VOW that she would kill or ruin five men for every year she lived. She was one of the most noted bandits Mexico ever pro- duced, although she was woman. Before her death she related her strange history and bequeathed her immense fortune to charities. At her request she was buried beside her dead lover in her native town, San Antonio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Death of 8 MOravian Bishop.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. l9.-Bishop Ed mund De Schweinitz pres dent of the ex-
 ecutive board ot the Moravian church of the American province, died suddenly of apo plexy in this place last evcnli-,, ih tho G2l year of his age. Bishop De Schwe iilitz, by vietue of his office, was also presjdei of the Moravian Theological seminary an the Mo ravian Female seminary. He hioiated yes terday afternoon at the annual loee feast service given to the servants of the church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
The Jury Disagree.

BOSTON, Dec. 19.-A hung jury is the un- satisfactory ending of the trial of Mrs. Robinson for the poisoning of her son Will liam. The court room was almost as crowded Saturday as on the days of the trial. At p. m. the court sent for them and asked if they were not able to agree. The foreman replied that he believed an agreement impossible, and thereupon the court, after expressing regret at the situation, dismissed them from further consideration of the case It is understood that the jury stood to 5 In favor of conviction from the time they went out until they were dis charped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Reading Employes in Council.

EL1zABETHPoRT, Dec. 19.-A conventicn of Reading railroad employees began here yesterday. There are 300 delegates present from local assemblies of the Knights of Labor on all branches of the road in Penn sylvania and New Jersey, representing miners, coal handlers. iron workers and gen. eral railroad men. Three sessions were held with closed doors. The object of the meet ing is to discuss all labor questions directly affecting Reading men, particularly the Lehigh miners strike It was resolved tc stand by the strikers in their demand for 5 per cent. advance, and all local assemble. will be urged to contribute financial aid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
A Sunday Morning Murder

P1TTsBURa, Dec. 19.-Yesterday morning. in James Dolan's saloon, No. 1O9 Grant street, John Kain and John Bushart pho- tographer, were drinking together, and finally grew angry and quarreled. They stepped from the barroom into the hall and no further attention was paid to them. A little later one of Doian's boarders in going up the stairs found Bushart lying dead at the top. He had been cut in the side, the keen blade having penetrated his heart. Kain was placed under arrest. When charged with the murder of Bushart he said s'I am implicated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Concressman Butterworth's Illness.

WASHINGTON, Dec 19. - Congressman Benjamin Butterworth, of Ohio, ;s still quite sick at his home ill Le Droit Park. His con- dition was so alarming Friday night that his physician, Dr.. N. s. Lineoln, was called in after midnight. MT. Butterworth's ill., ness has developed into typhoid fever. Dr. condition is very serious he has hopes of stopping the fever. The congressman's con- dition is now reported as being more con- fortable, and the indications appear to be pointing to gradual improvement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
TELEGRAPHlC NEWS CONDENSED.

Shook Lassiter, an employee of the Nash vile and Chattanooga railroad, was run over and killed at Tullahoma, Tenn, by a north bound passenger train.
 John H. Weber, the Northern Pacific express messenger, who stole over $30, 900 from tho company and fled for St. Paul, on Nov 2, was arrested at Springfield, Ills.
 James Cain and Joseph Gross were terribly burned in Simpsons galvanizing works at Cincinnati by the falling of piece of iron into kettle of molten metal.
 The Hyde Park rebellion in Chicago is ended, and the courts will wind up the con- troversy.
 Three of the seanen of the British flag ship Triumph, anchored four miles off shore in San Francisco bay, escaped by leap ing overheard and swimming ashore.
 Burglars who failed to break open safe in Troy, NY, left a note saying "Our tools are N. G."
 By the falling of the third floor in a gro- cery warehouse at Lafayette, Ind., the house was wrecked and two men fatally injured.
 A man, supposed to have been Levi H. Guye, cattle dealer, from Walnut, Ia., committed suicide by shooting in Chicago hotel.
 James Hackett, a blind beggar, and his wife were found dead in their attic room, No. 62 Cherry street, New York. It is sup. posed that hard drinking and want of proper nourishment caused their death.
 St. Louis police commissioner is re enact1ng the foolishness of Senator Jones' oi Florida.
 The Carter family, who burned the town of Tompkinsville, Ky, to conceal a burg lary committed by them, have been sent there from Knoxville, Tenn, for trial. Their lynching is expected.
 Ayoung man named Archer murdered Eis sweetheart, near Vincennes, Ind, am claimed that she committed suicide.
 A bachelor in Frankfort, Germany, auvcr- tised for ''helpmato of agreeable exterior and good education; money secondary con- sidcration" He received 3,G43 offers Of these 2,137 came from Germany and 237 from Frankfort. There were 1897 who said nothing about their fortune, and 1 ,SlG gavo their wealth at various figures from S250 to S5O,OOO. Photographs accompanied 3,112 of tho offers, and it cost tho advertiser nearly S25O for return postage on them. He picked out poor Hanoverian maiden and married taM A-Rostnu S;sSScN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Cured Inv Divine Power.

ELM1RA, Dec. 19.-Ten days ago Mrs. Longhead was taken violently ill with stomach difficulty, and her death was thought near. As a last resort Dr. Longhead, of Alba, Pa., a Second Adventist elder, was sent for. The elder arrived on Monday last and immediately hell a prayer meeting in the sick womln's room, commanding her to rise in the name O. Jesus Christ. She i'm mediately arose and partook of food. To-day she is on the road to perfect health, and attributes her recovery solely to the faith cure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Rev. J. ID. FuIton's Book.

BOSTON, Dec 19.-Rev. Justin D. Fulton has notified Rand & Avery that Anthony Comstock approves his book. He proposes hat the proofs be submitted to the state at- torney general, and that the question of printing the book depend upon that officials report on its propriety. Rand 6 Avery will accept this suggestion, and such parts of the book may be objected to by the attorney general will be cut out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
N The Tory Government Means Business.

LONDON, Dec 19.-The government, as a result of Saturdays discussion of Irish mat ters in the cabinet council, is determined to prosecute the editor or publisher of every newspaper publishing reports of meetings of league branches whose suppression has been proclaimed, and it is asserted that MT. O'Brien will be resentenced the moment his present term of Imprisonment expires un- less his paper, United Ireland, ceases in the meantime its persistent repetitions of the of fense for which its editor was indicted and jailed. It is probable that the present week will witness rigorous enforcement of the crimes act in Ireland in pursuance of in- structions issued yesterday and dispatched post haste to Dublin castle.